Pharmacist, Day Therapy Unit (Grade 2)
Full time ongoing role available | job share considered
Parkville location, with multiple transport options at our doorstep
Up to $106,907 (pro-rata for part time) base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
Application closing date: 11:59pm Wednesday 25th February 2026
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, compassion and excellence, and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About The Team
As a Day Therapy Pharmacist at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, you will practise at the forefront of ambulatory cancer care within Australia's largest oncology infusion service, supporting patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy and complex investigational treatments.
The Pharmacy Day Therapy team provides services to the Day Therapy Unit, Hospital-in-the-Home and the Ambulatory Cellular Therapy (ACT) Unit. The team play a key role in supporting high quality patient care and groundbreaking cancer research through the provision of clinical pharmacy services, working closely with multidisciplinary teams as well as clinical trials and aseptic manufacturing. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and collaboration, the team contributes directly to advancing cancer treatment and improving outcomes - keeping patient care at the centre of everything we do.
About The Role
This dedicated Grade 2 clinical pharmacist role spans clinical checking and treatment verification, and direct patient education and counselling. Working within a highly specialised team of pharmacists and technicians, you will contribute to safe, high-throughput infusion care while developing advanced capability in oncology therapeutics, clinical trials practice and multidisciplinary decision-making.
The position offers clear professional growth, including opportunities to deputise for the Day Therapy Senior Pharmacist and cultivate tumour-stream subspecialty expertise, all within weekday, standard-hours model that supports sustainable clinical excellence. This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the scale, complexity and innovation of comprehensive cancer care at Peter Mac, and to help shape the future of ambulatory oncology pharmacy practice.
About You
You will be someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who is able to build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
You'll Bring With You
Qualified pharmacist, registered with AHPRA.
Experience in oncology clinical pharmacy practice, particularly haematology and medical oncology inpatient wards.
Well-developed organisation, prioritisation, and communication skills.
Leadership and team building skills.
Relevant post-graduate qualifications are desirable.
Our Benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Discounted health insurance and eye care
A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options and monthly ADO's
Flexible working hours
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. Applicants should provide a covering letter highlighting their key skills and experience to assist with our assessment. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and vaccination evidence. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Robyn Ingram, Deputy Director of Pharmacy, at or
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WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.